Glass Nickel Pizza Co. is a handcrafted pizza franchise that began in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1997. It was founded by Brian Glassel and Tim Nicholson, who opened the first location on Atwood Avenue.
The brand is headquartered in Madison, and its franchising operations are managed by GN Independents, Inc., incorporated in 2006. Known for its dedication to quality and fresh ingredients, the company has expanded to multiple locations throughout Wisconsin.
The franchise started offering opportunities to others in late 2006, with new stores opening in places like Green Bay and Brookfield. Glass Nickel Pizza Co. specializes in pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, and beverages, with signature menu items like The Thai Pie, The Ranch, and the Fetalicious.
The brand emphasizes variety and creativity, catering to both traditional and adventurous pizza lovers.
Glass Nickel differentiates itself through sustainability and a local-first mindset. It uses eco-friendly delivery vehicles powered by recycled fryer oil and hybrids, energy-efficient ovens, and LED lighting.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Glass Nickel Pizza Co. Dine-In Restaurant.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. provides a structured training program for new franchisees to ensure consistent quality and operational excellence across all locations. The franchisor offers several components of training, designed to prepare franchisees for both day-to-day operations and long-term business success.
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. does offer limited territory protection to its franchisees. The franchisor typically grants an exclusive territory defined in the Franchise Agreement, which prevents them from establishing or licensing another franchised or company-owned restaurant within that area.
This protected territory is generally based on population density or a specified geographic radius, and its exact size may vary depending on market conditions.
However, the franchisor may reserve certain rights even within a protected area. For example, they may retain the ability to sell products through non-traditional venues such as stadiums, airports, or online platforms.
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